During this spring, the members of the H2ENRY project consortium have strengthened their commitment to training and participation in specialized forums, consolidating the network’s role as a key player in the development of renewable hydrogen.
From April 7 to 11, 2025, the H2ENRY International Spring School was held, a training initiative organized by the technological centers of the H2ENRY project aimed at university students with scientific-technical profiles. The event, which had more than 100 registered participants, was held in a hybrid format (both in-person and online), allowing broad participation from various locations.
Each day, a key topic in the field of renewable hydrogen was addressed, with sessions delivered by different centers of the H2ENRY network:
- ITE: Digital tools for hydrogen processes.
- LEITAT: Membranes for hydrogen purification.
- ENERGYLAB: Bioelectrochemical systems for H₂ production.
- AICIA: High-temperature electrolysis.
- CIDAUT: Hydrogen storage technologies.
This training week not only allowed the exchange of knowledge between experts and students but also strengthened the visibility of the H2ENRY project in the academic and scientific fields. The Spring School combined expert presentations from consortium members with technical visits and interactive activities, fostering knowledge exchange and bringing the work of the H2ENRY network closer to new generations.
On the other hand, the H2ENRY project participated in the WHY H2 – Sustainable Industry Congress, held on April 23 and 24 at La Nave, Madrid. This international congress brought together more than 100 companies and 70 speakers to discuss clean technologies and decarbonization. The project had its own booth, where the progress and goals of H2ENRY were presented. Additionally, José Ignacio Domínguez Carrero, project manager at CIDAUT, participated in the roundtable titled “Hydrogen Storage and Transport: Challenges and Solutions” on April 24.
In this session, industry experts discussed the main technical and logistical challenges related to hydrogen storage and transport, as well as the innovative solutions being developed to facilitate its integration into the industry. This participation allowed CIDAUT’s vision and experience in this field to be shared, highlighting the contributions of the H2ENRY project in driving sustainable solutions for the renewable hydrogen value chain.
On March 24, prior to these events, the H2ENRY consortium held a project follow-up meeting at the facilities of ITE (Centro Tecnológico de la Energía) in Valencia. During the visit, ITE presented the progress of their work and guided the consortium members through a tour of their facilities, showcasing their capabilities and infrastructure dedicated to renewable hydrogen technologies.
All those actions reflect the integrative and open approach of H2ENRY, and its commitment to talent development, cooperation between centers, and the promotion of hydrogen as a key driver for a climate-neutral economy.
The H2ENRY project is funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities through the «Cervera» Excellence Centers program, as part of the State Research, Development and Innovation Plan and the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan – Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. This funding enables the strengthening of collaboration between technological centers and advances the development of strategic technologies around renewable hydrogen.